Today (20 November), State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Lukáš Parízek, received Duong Trong Minh, designated Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Slovak Republic, and received copies of his credentials.

State Secretary Parízek stressed the high level of bilateral relations, including the growing intensity of mutual visits which have contributed to the enhancement of political, economic and cultural relations. Ambassador Minh is a graduate of Slovak Technical University and an active user of the Slovak language, which is a significant factor for the development of relations and strengthening of communication. The ambassador reiterated the interest in continuing the current trend of relations and their development, with a specific emphasis on economic and commercial cooperation. The officials also underlined the will and readiness to enhance multilateral co-operation as well.